Wattled Lapwing

Extremely similar to widespread Rufous Hummingbird; identical in plumage except for males' solid green back (which can be shown by Rufous too). Breeds only along a narrow strip of coastal California and southern Oregon. On females and immature males, the only way to separate them from Rufous is by the shape of the tail feathers, which is extremely difficult to determine without good photographs.

Unusual and attractive black-and-yellow weaver. Males show a brown cap and females a black one. Both sexes have a yellow patch on the back. Found in montane forest, usually in pairs or small groups, which often join mixed-species feeding flocks. Feeds by creeping along larger tree limbs like a nuthatch. Not very vocal, but vocalizations are typical of weavers: “chit” notes and a sizzling, “radio static” song. Similar to Preuss’s and Yellow-capped Weavers, but male is separated by its brown cap, and female by its all-black head.

Beautiful small falcon with dark wings and clean white underparts. Male has a pale gray head, whereas females are bright rusty orange from the crown down to the back. Appears rather large-headed and front-heavy, particularly in flight; long-tailed appearance sometimes gives it a profile like a miniature Accipiter. Occurs in open dry forests and forest edge areas in the lowlands and foothills, often in pairs.